Cable clamp



H. CREAGER April 13, 1937.

CABLE CLAMP Filed June 25, 1936 y Hem .C/eIN/ENeT/R Maza mighty Patented Apr. 13, v1937 UNITED STATES CABLE CLAMP Henry Creager, Hartford City, Ind., assignor to Overhead Door Corporation, Hartford City,

Ind.

Application June 2.5, 193.6,` Serial N0. 87,199 7 Claims.` (Cl. 24-115) The main object of this invention is to provide a cable clamp or coupling adapted for use in anchoring cables in various relations which is simple and economical in'structure and very efIctive for the purpose and very convenient to apply to the cable.

Objects relating to details and economies of the invention will appear from the description to follow. The invention is defined and pointed 1o out in the claims. I

A structure which is a preferred embodiment of the invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing, in which:

Fig. 1 is a plan view of my improved cable clamp, a cable partially broken away being shown in operative relation thereto.

Fig. 2 is an edge view of the structure shown in Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is an enlarged detail section on line 3 3 of Fig. 1, showing a welded joint in a clamp and cable assembly.

Fig. 4 is a fragmentary view partially in section on line 4 4 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 5 is a perspective view oi the bottom plate of the embodiment shown in Figs. 1 to 4.

Fig. 6 is a plan view of a modiiled embodiment of my invention with a cable in assembled relation thereto.

Fig. 'I is a fragmentary view partially in section on line 1-1 of Fig. 6.

The embodiment of my invention illustrated in Figs. 1 to 5 inclusive comprises a bottom plate I and a coacting top plate 2. These plates are in general of pear-shape and have inwardly converging side edges, the side edges ofthe bottom plate having inwardly converging flanges 3 formed integrallytherewith. The side edges oi the top plate have recesses l shaped to correspond to and receiving these ilanges--that .is,

the top plate nts between the flanges.

The bottom plate in this embodiment is provided with a segmental lug 5 at its outer end while the top plate vhas a segmental recess 6 receiving this lug.

The top and bottom plates have registering or alined holes 'l and 8 respectively receiving the bolt 9 which is provided with a slotted head Il and with a nut II.

The lug 5 receives an eye-bolt I2 provided with 5o anut I2 on the inner side of the lug, this providing a swivel connection for the eye-bolt to the clamp proper and also means in the form of an adjustable turnbuckle for connecting the clamptosomeparttowhichthecableistobe attached. v

The cable indicated at Il is formed into a loop I5, this loop being .engaged or snubbed around the bolt, and the Aloop being wedged between the bolt and the flanges 3 so that stress on the cable brings about a wedging action which is highly eillcient in preventing slipping oi' the cable.

The top plate may be welded to the flanges and lug as indicated at I6 and II. This welding, it will be observed, ties the flanges and lug to the top plate and very materially strengthens the structure. However, the clamp is capable of withstanding heavy loads without the welding.

While the clamp is of general use, it is especially well adapted for anchoring cables for upwardly acting doors and the like where not only effective anchoring is required but compactness and security without excessive mass or weight.

Where it is not desired to weld to flanges which is unnecessary for ordinary use, the clamp may be assembled on the cable without the aid of tools other than a wrench. The clamp is strong and secure even when made of quite light material which adapts it for use in very limited space-for example as betwen the jamb and the track at the edge of an upwardly acting door such as garage doors and the like.

In the embodiment of my invention shown in Fig. 6, the plates l and 2 are provided with alined holes I8 through which a cable or tie bolt may be passed. This structure does not have the swiveling or adjusting feature of the embodiment shown in Figs. 1 to 5 but has a wide range of uses and may be bolted, for example, directly to a door or engaged with a hook or other supporting or connecting part. Y

I havel illustrated and described my improvements in an embodiment whichI regard as highly satisfactory. I have not attempted to illus.- trate or describe various embodiments or adaptations thereoi-as it is believed that this disclosure will enable those skilled in the art to embody or adapt my improvements as may be desired.

Having thus describedv my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is: s

1. A cable clamp comprising bottom and top plates having inwardly converging side edges, the bottom platev having inwardly converging nanges on its side edges and an upstanding lug at its outer end, the top plate having recesses in its edges corresponding to said flanges and lug and receiving the same, said plates having registering holes between said ilanges, a clamping and snubbing bolt engaging said holes and around which a cable may be disposed in wedging relation to said flanges. an eye-bolt arranged through said lug, and a nut on said eye-bolt within the said lug providing a swiveling and adjusting 5 means.

2. A cable clamp comprising bottom and top plates having inwardly converging side edges, the bottom plate having inwardly converging ilanges on its side edges and an upstanding lug at its outer end, the top plate having recesses ln its edges corresponding to said ilanges and lug and receiving the same, said plates having registering holes betweensaid flanges, and a clamping and snubbing bolt engaging said holes and around which a cable may be disposed in wedging relation to said flanges.

3. A cable clamp comprising bottom and top plates having inwardly converging side edges, the bottom plate having elongated inwardly converging flanges on its side edges, the top plate having recesses in its edges corresponding in shape to said flanges and receiving the same, said plates having registering holes between said flanges, and a clamping and snubbing bolt engaging said holes and around which a cable may be disposed in wedging relation to said flanges, said flanges having substantial lengthwise wedging contact with the cable.

4. A cable clamp comprising a. pair of tapered plates, one of said plates being provided with elongated inwardly converging ilanges and the other with recesses in its edges of a shape to correspond to and receive said flanges, said plates being provided with bolt holes between said flanges, and a combined clamping and cable snubbing bolt engaging said holes, said ilanges having substantial lengthwise wedsing contact with a cable arranged around said bolt and 5 clamped by said plates.

5. A cable clamp comprising a pair of opposed plates, one ot said plates having elongated converging flanges, the other being provided with edge recesses oi' a shape to correspond to and re- 10 ceive said flanges and being disposed betweensaid flanges. and a clamping and cable snubbing bolt connecting said plates and disposed between said ilanges, said flanges having substantial lengthwise wedging contact with a cable arranged l5 around said bolt and clamped by said plates.

6. A cable clamp. comprising bottom and top plates provided with bolt holes, a combined clamping and cable snubbing bolt engaging said holes, means for wedglngly clamping a cable ar- 20 ranged around said bolt. a swiveling turnbuckle, and means between said plates for receiving said turnbuckle.

7. A cable clamp comprising bottom and top plates, a combined clamping and cable snubbing 25 bolt between said plates, means between said plates for wedglngly clamping a cable arranged around said bolt, a swiveling turnbuckle, and means for receiving said turnbuckle, said last named means comprising a lug on one of said 30 plates apertured to receive said turnbuckle.

HENRY CREAGER. 

